1.The Outlook for the Expanded Use of Steam Coal
1) The strong demand for steam coal exists now and will continue to exist in 1980's.Its import requirements are expected to increase to 20 million tons in F.Y.1985 and 47 million tons in F.Y. 1990.
2) However, many steam coal consumers are facing the difficulties in obtaining the re-quired steam coal supply, under the tight conditions of steam coal supply & demand which are expected to continue for some coming years.
2.The Establishment of Coal Chains
1) The establishment of coal chains from coal mines to steam coal consumers is urgently needed, in order to meet the sharp increase of steam coal demand.
2) We should make a great effort to expand the production and shipping capacities in coal producing countries and to complete the transportation system such as sea-going and coastal ships and coal centers in Japan.